One advantage that email has over the mediums you're already using is its asynchronous nature. We choose when we want to be interrupted by email.
Realtime is great for creating a good work environment when you're all working at the same time, but doesn't necessarily bode well for questions you may need to think on for a bit.
I like using email as a precursor for voice meetings (in person, phone or skype) to get folks thinking about a particular topic to focus the conversation.
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One advantage that email has over the mediums you're already using is its asynchronous nature. We choose when we want to be interrupted by email.
Realtime is great for creating a good work environment when you're all working at the same time, but doesn't necessarily bode well for questions you may need to think on for a bit.
I like using email as a precursor for voice meetings (in person, phone or skype) to get folks thinking about a particular topic to focus the conversation.